Oregon Health Authority confirms new measles case in Clackamas County, state’s third recent case
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new measles case has been identified in Clackamas County, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday, again…
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La Pine rallies around child needing heart transplant
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community of La Pine is coming together around a child and family in need of support – and a heart. Braxton Twyman was…
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City of Bend drafts policy to bar federal immigration enforcement at any city-owned facilities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is preparing to enact a policy barring the use of city facilities for federal immigration enforcement, as…
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Deschutes County Sheriffs Office reports results of holidays DUII crackdown
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported on Friday the results of its participation in the national Drive Sober, Get…
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COCC leaders ask the public to sign a petition, urge lawmakers to head off budget cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Facing pending budget cuts at the state level for the 2025-27 mid-biennium — likely 2%, but as much as 5% — Central Oregon…
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Update: Fundraiser underway for injured cyclist after vehicle runs red light in Bend
(Update: adding video, interview with Bend PD officer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A GoFundMe has begun for the Bend man who was injured after being hit by…
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Update: Madras councilors accept city administrator’s resignation, name Jeff Hurd as interim successor
The Madras City Council held a special meeting Friday morning to formally accept City Administrator Will Ibershof and appointed Public Works Director…
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100 Oregon National Guard soldiers welcomed home after canceled Portland deployment, demobilization
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Military Department leaders greeted about 100 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers returning to…
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6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast near Bandon, no tsunami expected
BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the USGS, just before 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 15th, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon…
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Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awards $759K to 93 Southern Oregon nonprofits
ROSEBURG, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $759,930 to non-profit organizations across Southern Oregon on Thursday at…
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Central Oregon women unite to fund long-term mentoring for at-risk children; Raise more than $16k
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ)– Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $16,800 to Friends of the Children, a nonprofit…
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UPDATE: Bend man arrested on murder charge, accused of killing wife arraigned; Next court appearance set
(Update: Mitchell’s next court date set for January 20th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday afternoon, Bend man Stephen Mitchell, arrested for the murder…
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Bend’s Powder House is expanding by building new entertainment venue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Powder House, a long-time Bend business, is expanding – establishing a new venue called “Base Camp.” The 8,000-square-foot space…
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NFL Divisional Games to Air on NBC (KTVZ) and FOX (KFXO)
Here are the NFL Divisional Games games KTVZ and KFXO will be airing this weekend:FOX (KFXO)Saturday, January 17th4:30 – 5:00 pm: NFL on Fox…
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer the subject of internal Labor Department misconduct complaint: Report
WASHINGTON (KGW-TV) — U.S. Labor Secretary and former Oregon congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the subject of a misconduct complaint along with…
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Problem Solvers: Lead concerns rise near Bend Airport as some aircraft still use leaded fuel
(Jillian Fortner has a full report tonight) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Many small aircraft still use a type of aviation gasoline that contains lead, and…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office releases monthly report for December 2025, includes 24 In-Custody Arrests
(Update: Video Added) JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for December of 2025 in a post…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch responds to questions about Highway 97 repairs, ODOT frustraions, Redmond’s fireworks ban, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Highway 97 repair plans to enforcing Redmond’s ban on fireworks, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal urges caution as home heating fires rise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As overnight temperatures dip below freezing across Oregon, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is issuing a renewed call for…
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Bend’s Volcanic Theatre Pub survives: Exclusive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News can exclusively tell you that one of Bend’s best-known music venues is not going anywhere after all. Owner Johnny…
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